Programme Lead - Auckland

Help Shape Important Conversations About New Zealand's Future  

Auckland | Part-Time Contract 

Ideal for a commercially minded professional who enjoys building relationships, developing opportunities and bringing influential people together. 

Aspen Institute New Zealand is seeking a Programme Lead based in Auckland. 

This is a unique opportunity to help grow Aspen NZ's programmes, partnerships and supporter network while contributing to discussions on leadership, technology, economic security and New Zealand's place in the world. 

Working closely with the CEO, the Programme Lead will build relationships with business leaders, investors, philanthropists, government stakeholders and other supporters of Aspen NZ. 

The immediate focus is growing Aspen NZ's Global Affairs programme and supporting selected Critical Conversations activities that develop leadership, critical thinking and decision-making capability. 

The successful candidate will bring strong Auckland networks, commercial experience and the ability to turn relationships into meaningful partnerships and support. 

As Aspen NZ grows, the role will take increasing responsibility for programme development and delivery. Find out more about the role here.

About Aspen NZ 

Aspen Institute New Zealand is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Queenstown. 

We connect New Zealanders to global ideas, expertise and leadership through forums, dialogues and leadership programmes. Our work helps strengthen leadership, encourage thoughtful discussion and explore the issues shaping New Zealand's future. 

Applications close 4 July 2026. 

Please send cover letter and CV to info@aspeninstitute.org.nz